Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
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HEATHER DU PLESSIS-ALLAN DRIVE
4pm–7pm weekdays
Dynamic, sharp and connected - Heather du Plessis-Allan means business.
With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.
Assertive, direct and opinionated, Heather is well respected by leading news makers, business leaders and political insiders.
As well as setting the news agenda, this show has a major focus on local and international business, ensuring our listeners are engaged and informed.
Heather du Plessis-Allan is a driving force at the centre of New Zealand’s biggest newsroom and number one radio station*.
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Trump praises 'special relationship' between UK and US during state visit
The US President's been treated to a day of processions, gifts and fly-pasts in his second state visit to the UK. Donald Trump's attending a state banquet at Windsor...
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US Federal Reserve moves to cut interest rates for first time since December
The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the first time since December. It's a 0.25 point drop, much lower than US President Donald Trump wanted. Sam...
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Federated Farmers labels ECan's nitrate emergency a 'political stunt'
Federated Farmers has been quick to label Environment Canterbury’s decision to declare a nitrate emergency as a 'political stunt'. ECan recently carried a motion...
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Westpac upgrades OCR call following GDP drop
The GDP drop has sparked concern among experts, and it's prompted many to update their economic outlook. GDP's fallen 0.9 percent in the June quarter - much further...
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The Huddle: Did Jimmy Kimmel deserve to get sacked?
Tonight on The Huddle, Thomas Scrimgeour from the Maxim Institute and former Auckland mayor Phil Goff joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The pressure's on the RBNZ to fix the economy - fast
Well, I think it's fair to say that the GDP print has come in at something of a shock. The Reserve Bank was picking a contraction of 0.3 percent. The consensus was...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 18 September 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 18 September 2025, the economy contracted much more sharply than anticipated in the second...
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Auror set to launch live facial recognition technology
New Zealand-based security company Auror is set to start trialling live facial recognition technology. This latest development will alert retailers when someone...
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'Bigger than forecast': Finance Minister voices surprise with latest GDP numbers
Nicola Willis says uncertainty over Donald Trump's tariffs drove down GDP in the June quarter. But the Finance Minister admits has admitted she was surprised to...
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'A big jump': Fans voice concerns as Crusaders season ticket prices go up
Crusaders fans are questioning their loyalty after prices for the next season at the new stadium revealed a 40 percent increase. The memberships cover three games...
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Explained: What does Tesla launching FSD service mean for Kiwis?
Tesla today announced its Full Self-Driving (FSD) service has now been activated in New Zealand and Australia. Both countries are the first right-hand drive markets...
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Barry Soper: Will the economy turn around following recent GDP results?
The Government's on the defensive, after the latest sharp drop in GDP. The economy's contracted 0.9 percent in the June quarter - far more than anyone was expecting. Newstalk...
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Prime Minister Albanese set to meet with Trump 'ASAP'
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is due to meet with Donald Trump soon, off the back of his visit to the Pacific. This follows Albanese’s failure to secure a defence...
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Crusaders fans voice outrage over new season ticket prices
Crusaders fans have voiced concerns after prices for the next season at the new stadium revealed a 40 percent increase. The memberships cover three games at the...
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'Complacent': Expert raises concerns over latest gender equality survey results
Nearly half of Kiwis think equality has already been achieved. And 1 in 3 young men think equality has gone too far. These results come from the National Council...
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Trump set to meet with King Charles in UK visit
US President Donald Trump has arrived in the UK for his much-anticipated state visit. He's being welcomed by King Charles at Windsor Castle, and will also meet...
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Explained: What do new Govt changes mean for building industry associations?
The Government is looking to move forward with plans to change who is liable for defective building work, and it's raised questions about what this could mean going...
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The Huddle: Do citizenship laws need an overhaul?
Tonight on the Huddle, political commentator and lawyer Liam Hehir and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following...
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Christchurch-based developer unveils planned housing project for Auckland
Christchurch-headquartered Brooksfield Homes is looking to bring a new style of townhouse to Auckland. Reports claim the company's planned eight new Pt Chevalier...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Rawiri Waititi's entitled to answer questions in Māori if he wants to
So, Shanan Halbert from the Māori Party doesn't like the fact that Rawiri Waititi answered all his media questions about Takuta Ferris in te reo Māori. Now, if you...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 17 September 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 17 September 2025, Oscar nominated Kiwi actress Keisha Castle-Hughes tells Heather why she...
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'Rotten, corrupt': Tiki Taane takes aim at Spotify as Kiwi artists boycott platform
Many of New Zealand's biggest musicians are boycotting Spotify and ditching the platform amid accusations of exploitation. Tiki Taane and The Bats are among the...
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Law expert says more judges could be required to hand back seized gang patches - report
There could be more cases of judges handing back seized gang patches to gang members convicted of wearing them in public. Law professor Al Gillespie says the law...
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Keisha Castle-Hughes gets behind bid to change citizenship access for Māori born overseas
Actress Keisha Castle-Hughes is getting behind a push to change citizenship access for Māori born overseas. The Waitangi Tribunal's considering a claim by Australian...
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'Surprised': Security expert voices concerns as Chinese Embassy accuses NZ spies of harassment
A security analyst's surprised the Chinese Embassy is taking such issue to one of its citizens being searched. It says a Chinese citizen was subject to an interrogation...
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Donald Trump set to arrive in UK for second state visit
US President Donald Trump is set to make his second state visit to the UK, and he's due to arrive in a matter of hours. Trump is expected to visit Windsor Castle...
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Fed Farmers concerned Environment Southland creating extra stress for farmers
Jason Herrick from Southland Federated Farmers has raised concerns over Environment Southland’s 'heavy-handed' approach to compliance. Herrick says these standards...
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The Huddle: Should the Government be worried following recent poll?
Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog's David Farrar and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Māori Party...
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Carter Holt Harvey looks to close Tokoroa-based plywood manufacturing plant
There's concern South Waikato's Tokoroa is facing another factory closure, with more than 100 jobs on the chopping block. Carter Holt Harvey is looking at closing...
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Less and less customers purchasing NZ-sourced products - report
The influence of the New Zealand-made label appears to be decreasing as more consumers prioritise price. Wattie's is ending some of its contracts with Hawke's Bay...
